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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
8
Rural route 1 was reported in good condition after postmaster Schoen inspected last Thursday. Local residents share news of visits, family events, and community concerns including road conditions and road funding efforts in Pocahontas and nearby areas.
A notice from Judge Ben Miller reports a meeting held in his office at the start of the week where it was decided to issue a call for a mass meeting of all county residents gathered to discuss matters of local concern.
Cape County sets a nonpartisan meeting on Tuesday February 25 at 1 pm in the courthouse to organize and hear prominent speakers including M T Haw Press Com urging residents to attend and support a saloon elimination effort.
Interested buyers can purchase a well established general blacksmith shop in a good town with steady work for two men. The seller quits the trade and offers the bargain within 30 days. Call F. W. Kaiser at Fornfelt post office Edna Missouri.
The city will dedicate St Paul Lutheran Church with morning service at 10 and afternoon service at 2 on Sunday February 28. Rev A Willer of the Cape will preach in German in the morning, Rev H Schlesselmann of Gordonville will deliver the English sermon in the evening. W G Langesennig pastor invites all to attend.
Community items include seed and seed store notices, store openings, partial church and school events, upcoming graduations and scholarships, sales and auctions, road and tax records, and local officials business. Mentions of Rev Dillard visiting St Louis, Died William Abernathy, and various business announcements amid 1908 county proceedings minutes.
The Herald is advertised as a county paper and the Farm Journal, praised as one of the best papers for farmers. The offer pitches a one year Herald plus five years of Farm Journal for $1.25, with solicitors from The Jackson Herald Company to secure the deal.
Health is good money panic is over and everybody is getting down to business Henry Bowers runs his corn mill daily hogs killed hog and hominy Born to Monroe McLain and wife Jan 23 a fine boy J B Comer on crutches Cause a new grandson at Monroe McLains Miss Mary Comer still sick James Gibson returns after twelve years away his wife died and four daughters married Mamie McLaughlin of Oklahoma visiting her mother Mrs Noland will return home soon Born to Pearl Sides and wife a boy on Jan 28 Neel teaching at Iona schoolhouse
The candidate for Sheriff of Cape Girardeau County announces readiness for the August 4 1908 Republican primary and asks voters for support. He cites his past record to prove fitness and assures voters that their influence is appreciated.
Egyptian School of Suggestive Therapeutics promotes magnetic healing that cures all diseases without knives or medicines. Prof. L. Haskill, a renowned healer, claims nationwide endorsement and offers home treatment from Murphysboro. Send case details with stamp for reply. Address No. 1605 Elin St Monrnysporo, Lu.
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